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Westinghouse Electric Company · 5 hours ago

Nuclear Core Design Intern Summer 2026

Westinghouse Electric Company is a leading provider of clean energy solutions, dedicated to safety, quality, and innovation. They are seeking a Nuclear Core Design Intern for the summer of 2026, where the intern will engage in nuclear design training, perform core design calculations, and collaborate with experienced engineers on various projects.

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Responsibilities

You will participate in introductory nuclear design specific training and nuclear engineering learning seminars
Perform nuclear core design calculations by using the internal and external nuclear core design simulation codes, following internal methodology, and consulting with experienced peer and mentor engineers
You will interpret results and work with experienced engineering mentors to produce innovative new projects and loading pattern designs for operating PWR plants
Become a member of a nuclear engineering intern team work with interns, engineers, project managers, and business leaders
Examples of nuclear core design intern projects may include:
Bound Nuclear Core Calculations, Core Accident Scenarios, Core Loading Pattern Designs
Test and Implementation of New Fuel Product Designs
Economical Models, Estimates, and Engineering Technical Descriptions
Feasibility Studies and “What if” Scenario Modeling of PWR Core Capabilities
Core Startup Calculations and Low Power Physics Testing Models
Nuclear Core Design Calculation Automation and Software Design

Qualification

Nuclear EngineeringCore NeutronicsComputer SimulationNuclear Core DesignTeamwork

Required

Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in nuclear engineering
Minimum GPA of 3.0
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Complete Sophomore year of college
Core introductory nuclear classes
Interest in Core Neutronics and Nuclear Fuel Design
Computer simulation experience

Company

Westinghouse Electric Company

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Westinghouse Electric Company provides innovative and secure nuclear technology solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.62B
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyExport Development CanadaUK Government
2025-12-08Grant
2024-12-09Debt Financing· $1.45B
2023-07-27Grant· $13.43M

Leadership Team

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Dan Sumner
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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Justin Johnson
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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